6 ways to beat the mid-day slump
We’ve all been there. We wake up, get to work, and start diving into the mountain of projects positioned on our desk. And then, suddenly,...
How a 171-page novel changed my life
A few summers ago, I read The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. In the beginning, I was unsure whether or not I was someone who would enjoy a...
Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 2)
As Amanda tells me her story, my fingers flick against the laptop keys. I can’t help but think her story foreshadows my own. My husband...
Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 1)
On a dusty Saturday afternoon, I head west. A dot on the map, Independence is full of open spaces, curvy roads and horse farms. And a gem...
